Carnation plant named CFPC Brocade

ABSTRACT

A new carnation of light yellow picotee purple coloration.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of carnationplant which was originated by me in a controlled breeding program by mycrossing as seed and pollen parents, two unnamed and unpatentedseedlings of my creation. The varietal denomination of this newcarnation is `CFPC BROCADE`.

Among the novel combination of charactertistics possessed by the newvariety which distinguishes it are light yellow picotee purple flowerswhich retain their coloration without fading. The plant is veryvigorous, free-breaking with strong stems and of good diseaseresistance.

`CFPC Brocade` has 5 to 6 weeks faster flowering response, better sprayformation and higher flower production than the variety, `May Britt`which is no longer grown commercially. Also, the `May Britt` flowers hada darker yellow background and darker purple picotee.

Asexual reproduction by propagation by side shoot cuttings of the newvariety as performed in Fremont and Salinas, Calif, shows that theforegoing and other distinguishing characteristics come true to form andare established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.Although propagation by side shoot cuttings is described, other knownmethods of asexual reproduction may also be used to reproduce `CFPCBrocade.`

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of the vegetativegrowth and flowers in different stages of developemnt of the new varietydepicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to makethe same in a color illustration of this character.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (R.H.S.C.C.). The terminology used in the color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart. Colordesignations and color descriptions may deviate from the stated valuesdepending upon varying environmental, seasonal and cultural conditions.

The information provided herein is based on observations of plants growninside commercial greenhouses at Fremont, Calif. The height of plant andflower and foliage size are established as an average using standardcommercial cultural practices.

Name: `CFPC Brocade`.

Classification:

Botanical.--Dianthus caryophyllus.

Commercial.--Carnation, spray type.

Parentage:

Female parent.--Unnamed seedling (No. 870775). `Male parent.--Unnamedseedling (No. 871000).

Plant:

Height.--About 32 inches.

Growing Habit.--Herbaceous, semi-upright, very vigorous, free breaking.

Blooming Habit.--Terminal as a spray.

Blooming Season.--Year round.

Rooting Time.--About 16 days.

Mutation Prone.--Does not appear to be.

Disease Resistance.--Good.

Temperature Tolerance.--Typical for carnation.

Breaking Action.--Very good.

Foliage:

Color.--Upper side: Near 139A. Lower side: Near 141A.

Size.--About 6 inches long at base of plant.

Quantity.--Numerous.

Shape.--Lanceolate.

Texture.--Smooth.

Ribs.--Central, keeled.

Arrangement.--Bi-lateral along stem.

Stem color.--Green.

Bud:

Shape.--Oval.

Color.--Green.

Length.--About 11/2 inches.

Diameter.--About 1/2-inch.

Calyx:

Number of sepals.--About 5.

Length.--About 1-inch.

Width.--About 1/3-inch.

Color.--Outside near 143A. Inside near 144D.

Bloom:

Shape.--Round.

Size.--Diameter average: About 2 inches. Depth average: About 1 inch.

Borne.--Terminal as a spray.

Color.--General tonality: Light yellow picotee purple, near 71B to 71C.Upper side: Near to from 12C to 12D. Lower side: Near 12D. Center: Near12C, picotee near 80C faded.

Keeping quality.--Very good.

Fragrance.--Slight.

Petals:

Number.--About 25.

Outer petals.--Length: About 1-inch. Width: About 1-inch.

Central petals.--Length: About 1-inch.

Width: About 1/2-inch.

Texture.--Smooth.

Form.--Fan shaped.

Appearance.--Shiny.

Reproductive organs:

Stamens.--Number: About 10. Arrangement: Around the ovary.

Anthers.--Length: About 1/9-inch. Color: Near 161A.

Filments.--Length: About 1-inch. Color: Near 155B.

Pistil.--Number: About 3. Color: Near 155A.

Stigma.--Number: About 3. Color: Near 155A.

Ovary.--Shape: Conical. Color: Base -- green. Body -- green. Apex --tan.

Fertility.--Male -- average. Female -- average.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of carnation plant, substantiallyas shown and described.